adj
warranted
adj
1
Justified, appropriate, or reasonable given the circumstances.
"Given the risks involved, the extra caution was entirely warranted."
"Her promotion was well warranted after such a strong year."
2
Officially authorised by a legal warrant.
"The seizure of the goods was a warranted action by customs officers."
How to Use Warranted
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishJustified or called for, given the situation.
Common pairings
fully warranted
warranted response
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Given the risks involved, the extra caution was entirely _____.